Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Introduction:
A UTI is an infection in any part of the urinary system, most commonly the bladder or urethra.
Symptoms:
Pain or burning during urination, frequent urge to urinate, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, lower abdominal discomfort, sometimes fever.
Who it affects:
Most common in women, but can also affect men—especially those with diabetes or urinary tract obstructions.
Diagnosis:
• Urinalysis
• Urine culture
• Ultrasound if infection is recurrent